1. What is TubeMate?

Watching videos is now one of the most relaxing entertainments for people over the world. Beyond doubt, you're a fan of YouTube, the world's most popular video streaming site with a daily visitors totaled over millions.

However, YouTube mainly supports free watching online. If you want to watch favorite videos offline, you should opt for YouTube Red, a monthly subscription service ($9.9 per month) provided by YouTube. By the way, YouTube Red is only available in the United States, Australia, Mexico, New Zealand, and South Korea.

If you're looking for the best YouTube Downloader for Android, for iOS or for PC, TubeMate must be your first choice, which enjoys worldwide popularity and reputation. However, what is exactly TubeMate? Here let me give you an introduction.

TubeMate APK is designed and developed by Devian Studio. It functions as a YouTube Downloader to download YouTube videos to up-to-4K quality videos in MP4/3GP/WEBM or music in MP3/WEBM formats. The TubeMate APK is totally free of charge and allows high speed downloading. You can download the latest version of TubeMate 3.1.8 below.

TubeMate Alternatives

There are also other alternatives for your consideration. However, I bet you'd get back to TubeMate soon after trying others out.

VidPaw provides an intuitive and authentic video download solution for video lovers over the world, making it easy to download and convert Videos, Songs, Playlist, and Closed Captions online or on mobile phones from sites including YouTube, Vimeo, Facebook, Instagram, Nicovideo, Dailymotion, Tumblr and so forth with over 1,000 sites supported!

KeepVid is one of the famous YouTube downloader available on Windows 10/8/7/XP/Vista, Mac, Android, and iOS. It allows users to grab YouTube videos and convert them to high-quality videos in MP4, 3GP, and WEBM as well as audio in MP3.

Videoder is developed by an India team. It is a free youtube downloader and converter app. You can download youtube music, youtube videos, facebook videos, convert youtube videos to mp3 using Videoder.

SnapTube is another app to download videos from various sites. It also supports to download videos from sites to Android in MP4/3GP/M4A formats. It works a lot like TubeMate.

2. TubeMate APK for Android

The main product of TubeMate is TubeMate APK, also known as TubeMate YouTube Downloader for Android. You can download the new version of TubeMate App in 2018 easily here. Before that, we will give you an overall introduction. Let's dive right in.

2.1 What is TubeMate for Android?

TubeMate YouTube Downloader works to download videos and music mainly from YouTube. Users are allowed to choose the wanted format and quality to start downloading and enjoy offline. Moreover, one-click sharing with friends is just next to your finger.

Now, Devian Studio has released the third official version of TubeMate, devoting to making the TubeMate app better and better and lining up more attracting features. You can download videos from YouTube directly onto your mobile phone, thanks to which you can have all your favorite videos saved within your SD card memory and watch whenever you want.

Except for the new version of TubeMate, we also provide several old versions of TubeMate APK if you really want to download an old version of TubeMate App.

Remember that your Android device should at least be running Android 4.0.3 so that you can enjoy the full version that TubeMate APK provides for you. Also, you can choose to associate your YouTube account or not. Though this won't affect the downloading process, it's necessary to link your YouTube account with TubeMate App if you want more features such as liking videos, watching videos later, reporting videos, and so on.

To know what features TubeMate App offers to you, here's the detailed introduction.

2.2 Features that You Look for

#1 Various Sites Supported

TubeMate YouTube Downloader, though is entitled with YouTube, is actually able to download from sites other than YouTube. Users can also download videos from Facebook, Instagram, DailyMotion, YouKu, Vimeo, MetaCafe, Google, Naver, and Kakao TV.

#2 Multi-Support

TubeMate YouTube Downloader for Android allows users to grab videos in various formats and optional quality. You can download videos in 144p, 180p, 360p, 480p, 720p, and up to 1080p in MP4/3GP/WEBM formats. As for audios, in M4A/AAC/OGG/3GP in 128kbps.

#3 Fast Downloading Speed

TubeMate APK gives you a premium experience for free. There is no pro version. You can always enjoy high downloading speed all the time. Just download videos and music at high speed.

#4 Free to Use

TubeMate for Android will no charge users for extra money. The app is completely free and open to anyone who enjoys YouTube videos and music. No penny should be spared.

#5 Safe to Stream

It's totally safe to watch or download videos on TubeMate APK. No private data will be recorded or saved. It's optional to associate your YouTube account with TubeMate APK so as to obtain more useful features. Be reassuring. Google allows no third-party to read user's privacy, so your account information is totally safe and sound.

#6 Keep on Updating

We still dedicate to making TubeMate app better and better with more features coming up. TubeMate YouTube Downloader keeps on updating in order to fix annoying bugs (please contact us when you came across a bug. ) and bring improvements.

#7 Never Miss Your Cup of Coffee

TubeMate enables users to add videos to watch later. There is a default playlist for users to store videos as a playlist to watch in spared time. This feature doesn't need to associate with your YouTube account.

#8 Clear Local Cache with Ease

Some may be worried that Android phones/tablets get laggy with unnecessary cached data. It's so true that clutter of cache piles up after watching a bunch of YouTube videos on your device. We see that coming. That's why we give a button for you to quickly clean up cached data in no time.

#9 TubeMate Speaks 32 Languages

As a universal APK, TubeMate YouTube Downloader is open to worldwide users. There is a variety of languages over the world. Though TubeMate APK is far from mastering all languages, it already learns 32 languages.

2.3 How to Download YouTube Videos on TubeMate APK?

If you're new to TubeMate App, here's a tutorial on how to download video from TubeMate. As a video downloader, TubeMate downloads your favorite videos fast and safe. Just take it easy. The operations cannot be easier. Now, let's get down to the steps below.

STEP 1. INSTALL TUBEMATE APK ON ANDROID DEVICES

In the very beginning, you definitely should download and install TubeMate YouTube Downloader on your Android phone or tablet. Please download the latest version of TubeMate APK from these certified sources:

Note:1. Please download TubeMate Video Downloader APK on those certified sources.2. Be aware of any unknown and unreliable sources.

Due to restrictions, TubeMate APK doesn't line up in Google Play. In the installation process, you need to go to "Settings" > "Security" > "Unknown sources" and temporarily enable it. This prompt shows up by default on some devices, you can trust the operation.

STEP 2. SEARCH FOR THE TARGET VIDEO ON YOUTUBE

First, launch the TubeMate APK. Now type in keywords to search videos or directly paste the link in the search bar. Please note that when you copy a YouTube link to clipboard, the TubeMate icon pops up by default if you've enabled "detect copying link" in settings.

STEP 3. DOWNLOAD THE VIDEO INSTANTLY

After you open the target video, it automatically loads and starts playing. On the lower right of the interface, you should see a "↓" icon.

Click the "↓" icon and TubeMate begins parsing the video. Here you can select the desired video/audio format and quality. Next, make your choice and click the "↓" icon to start downloading. Also, you can tick "Enqueue to download later". Now, just wait until it finishes and enjoy the video offline.

2.4 How to Download MP3 on TubeMate App?

Also as a music downloader, TubeMate App can download the video in M4A/AAC/OGG/MP3 formats in 128kbps.

STEP 1. INSTALL THE LATEST VERSION OF TUBEMATE APP

Please make sure you've downloaded the new version of TubeMate App in 2018 and here are some certified sources for you to download TubeMate APK.

To download HD videos in 1080p, or download music in MP3, you should enable MP3 Video Converter, which is an extra app from Google Play. It's complete virus-free and safe to use.

STEP 3. SEARCH FOR THE TARGET VIDEO ON TUBEMATE APP

Type in related keywords to search videos or directly paste the link in the search bar. Please note that when you copy and YouTube link to clipboard, the TubeMate icon pops up by default if you've enabled "detect copying link" in settings.

STEP 4. DOWNLOAD MP3/AUDIO INSTANTLY

After you open the target video, it automatically loads and starts playing. On the lower right of the interface, you should see a "↓" icon.

Click the "↓" icon and TubeMate App begins parsing the video. Here you can select desired video/audio format and quality. Next, make your choice and click the "↓" icon to start downloading MP3. Also, you can tick "Enqueue to download later". Now, just wait until it finishes the downloading and enjoy the music offline.

2.5 How to Set up TubeMate YouTube Downloader?

Even you've been using TubeMate App for a couple days, you may still not know how to fully make use of it with its settings. Here I'd like to introduce some useful settings for you and you can check out whether some of them are helpful to you. Now, let's kick in.

#1 Fast Download: "Settings" > "Download" > "Fast Download"

Fast Download uses multiple connections to boost your downloading speed. However, the speed still varies on the basis of the network conditions. Also, you can set the Max Download up together. If you find you are downloading a video slowly, check out whether you've enabled the Fast Download.

To download HD videos in 1080p, or download music in MP3, you should enable MP3 Video Converter, which is an extra app from Google Play. It's complete virus-free and safe to use.

#3 Add Videos to Watch Later

TubeMate allows users to add videos to a current playlist to watch later. You don't need to sign in your YouTube account and you can use this feature. What's more, you can create your own playlists to sort out your favorites.

#4 Change Video/Audio Output Folder: "Settings" > "Basic"

TubeMate APK will by default create a Video folder and an MP3 folder for storing downloads. However, if you want to change the path to somewhere you'd like to save your video, just make the change.

If you stay up late at night, it's harmful to expose yourself to strong light. If you still want to watch streaming videos on your phone in your bed, I'd suggest you switch to the dark theme. The interface will become dark so as to protect you from exposing to strong light and keep your eyes healthy.

2.6 Screenshots of TubeMate APK

In order to give you a straightforward impression, some screenshots are captured and posted here. Just take a look yourself!

2.7 Video Tutorial Using TubeMate APK

Instead of a written tutorial, here's a video tutorial that shows you the ropes to use TubeMate APK on your Android. Check it out!

3. TubeMate for iOS (iPhone/iPad)

It's a great loss that TubeMate for iOS is no longer available. TubeMate for iOS has been taken down from App Store and can be found nowhere now. Don't trust any other source that says you can download TubeMate for iPhone. But you can keep up with our site to know whether it is available for iOS users to download TubeMate for iPhone/iPad.

However, you can try TubeMate for Android or TubeMate for PC. These two apps enjoy compliment and fondness across this planet. It would be a great loss to miss.

4. TubeMate for PC (Windows 10/8/7)

TubeMate for PC is also available on computers, which is perfectly compatible with computers running Windows 10/8/7/Vista/XP. Computer users can also download favorite YouTube videos using TubeMate. Don't worry, it's also very easy to download TubeMate for PC. However, the steps are a bit different from the way using TubeMate for Android.

Please go on reading and take a tour on how to use TubeMate for PC on your very own computer. And we will also tell you how to download TubeMate for PC.

4.1 What is TubeMate for PC?

TubeMate is designed and developed by Devian Studio. You can use TubeMate to download videos from many sites on your Android phones. What's more, the team has made it possible to download YouTube videos on computers running Windows 10/8/7/XP/Vista. The TubeMate app is totally free and safe to use.

4.2 How to Use TubeMate for PC?

There are steps on how to use TubeMate on your Windows 10/8/7/XP/Vista. Please follow the instruction and give TubeMate for PC a shot.

STEP 1. DOWNLOAD BLUESTACKS APP PLAYER

At first, you should download and install BlueStacks on your computer, which is an app player required to download 1080p and MP3 properly on TubeMate APP. You can click here to download BlueStacks. After you finish downloading, start the installation process and follow the on-screen guide to complete.

STEP 2. DOWNLOAD TUBEMATE FOR PC

Then, you need to download TubeMate APK onto your desktop. These are the authentic sources for you to download TubeMate for PC. After that, you'll get an APK file.

Now, click on the "Choose APK" button and install TubeMate APK in BlueStacks. It takes seconds to finish installing TubeMate.

STEP 3. OPEN TUBEMATE VIDEO DOWNLOADER TO DOWNLOAD YOUTUBE VIDEOS

Click the TubeMate icon to launch TubeMate YouTube Downloader. You need to copy and paste the link of YouTube videos into the app's search bar. After that, click the "↑" icon and select the wanted format and quality to start downloading videos on your computer.

4.3 Video Tutorial Using TubeMate for PC

You may prefer a vivid video instead of tedious and flat paragraphs. If so, you should totally click the video below and start learning your way on TubeMate for PC.

5. FAQs About TubeMate APK

5.1 Is TubeMate APK Safe to Use?

Device security counts a lot and that's why TubeMate keeps improving. TubeMate YouTube Downloader is virus-free and secure to use. However, please make sure that you download the APK from the certified sites, including CNET, uptodown, APK Mirror, and Android Freeware.

Though TubeMate may require you to associate your YouTube account to unlock more functions, your privacy and personal data are still encrypted by Google and TubeMate have no authority to access them.

5.2 Failed to Install the TubeMate.apk File

If you directly download TubeMate.apk in your Android or transfer it from your computer, errors may occur. Some have reported that they cannot install TubeMate.apk file on their Android, so there are some troubleshooting tips to try:#1. Download again the APK file from the certified sites above.#2. Make sure your Android phone/tablet is running Android 4 or later.#3. Navigate to "Settings" > "Security" > Enable "Unknown sources".

5.3 Is It Necessary to Install MP3 Video Converter?

MP3 Video Converter is an optional tool that helps users download YouTube 1080p videos and convert videos to MP3. If you don't want to download 1080p video or MP3, it's totally fine to ignore the prompt.

However, it's still recommended to install MP3 Video Converter so that you can enjoy higher definition. The application is certified by Google Play, so it's reliable and authentic.

5.4 Can I Download MP3 or Audio from YouTube?

TubeMate APK enables users to download YouTube videos as audios in M4A/AAC/OGG/MP3 formats in 128kbps. However, the MP3 format requires users to download and install MP3 Video Converter on Android in the first place.

5.5 Can I Download 4K/8K Videos?

Sorry that TubeMate YouTube Downloader currently doesn't support to download 4K/8K videos. We're working on it. At present, the highest definition of a video is 1080p. The higher definition will be supported very soon.

5.6 Why Should I Clear Local Cache?

Some may be worried that Android phones/tablets get laggy with unnecessary cached data. It's so true that clutter of cache piles up after watching a bunch of YouTube videos on your device. We see that coming. That's why we give a button for you to quickly clean up cached data in no time.

5.7 What Android Devices Are Supported?

TubeMate APK is well-compatible with all Android phones and tablets only if they're running Android 4.0 and later. Former operating systems are not supported. No matter what phone you're using, be it Samsung, HTC, Motorola, Huawei, XiaoMi, Sony, Vivo, Oppo, or others, TubeMate APK works for all.

5.8 How Many Sites Can I Download Using TubeMate?

Though TubeMate APK is well known as a YouTube Video Downloader, it's much more than a YouTube Video Downloader. It also supports other popular sites like Facebook, Instagram, DailyMotion, YouKu, Vimeo, MetaCafe, Google, Naver, and Kakao TV.

Reviews on TubeMate App

TubeMate is a great video downloader and it supports many sites. Really like it! This is the best video download for YouTube I've seen yet. --Tim

Must have app for downloading music into your phone FREE! Never pay for music again! Just download TubeMate! I have been using TubeMate for at least 4 years and it is still my go-to for downloading music or video onto my phone! --M. Sanchez

This is the 1st app that I download each time I upgrade to a new phone! Very intuitive and easy to use UI. And this is my go-to program when wanting to watch a video office line. --R. Laue